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Add 6/5 and 12/27

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 12/27

6/5 + 12/27 is 74/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    6/5 = 6 × 27/5 × 27 = 162/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/135 + 60/135 = 162 + 60/135 = 222/135
  5. 222/135 simplified gives 74/45
  6. So, 6/5 + 12/27 = 74/45
    In mixed form: 129/45

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